#iamfoothill

Missy HartFormer foster youth. Future art therapist.

Missy Hart was the first person in her family to get a high school diploma. Next June,
she’ll also become the first to graduate from college. “I always wanted to go to
college, but I didn’t know how to make it happen,” said Hart. “Foothill opened the
door for me.”

Courtney CooperStudent Trustee. Community College Advocate.

“I’m putting this work in because if we don’t step up no one else will,” said Cooper.
“If I see a gap somewhere, I have a right to step in and ask how I can help.” She
plans to earn a law degree and eventually run a nonprofit.

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